I don't think we should find him so delightful if a storm came on.

I haven't much faith in those people who can never take anything really seriously.

I believe he would die laughing." "All the better," declared Mrs.Langdale, who loved Charlie's impetuous ways with maternal tolerance.

"It is always better to laugh than cry, my dear; though it isn't always easier by any means." She departed with the words, laughing a little to herself at Molly's critical mood; and Captain Fisher went and sat stolidly down beside Molly, who turned to him with an instant smile of welcome.

She was the only lady on board who was never bored by this man's quiet society.